Practical nurses perform hands-on patient care in a high demand occupation. This program prepares students to work as a practical nurse in such places as homecare agencies, nursing homes, physicians’ offices, hospitals and healthcare clinics. This is a 1,200-hour program's two phases includes Basic Skills, Drug Administration/Pharmacology and Anatomy and Physiology. Students learn through classroom, lab and clinical experiences. After the successful completion of Basic Skills, students will sit for the New York State Nurse Aide Certification Test in order to earn a certificate as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). Phase two of the program includes Medical-Surgical Nursing and Specialty Areas (Women’s Reproductive Health, Mental Health and Pediatrics), with continued lab and clinical experience. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination-PN (NCLEX-PN). 

• SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code: 29-2061
• U.S. Department of Labor: www.bls. gov/SOC
• HEGIS Code 5209.20

Prerequisite: Completed application, two professional references, passing score on the KAPLAN PN pre-entrance exam, interview with lead instructor (including 250-word essay), HS Diploma or equivalent required. Please provide college transcripts, if prior attendance.

Additional Requirements: Up-to-date physical and immunizations, valid CPR card, and students must provide their own stethoscope, watch, white shoes, medical scissors and medical flashlight pen. Computer with Internet access is highly recommended.

Application Fee: $75 non-refundable application fee is required.